Complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease: peptic strictures, BarrettÓ?s esophagus, and extra-esophageal respiratory complications

Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most frequent digestive diseases, with a clinical spectrum ranging from heartburn and regurgitation to structural and functional complications of the esophagus and other organs. It affects 10-20% of the population and transcends the digestive system, being associated with clinically relevant esophageal and extra-esophageal complications. Among the […]